Contract Manager - Contract

Leads contractual communications and commercial risk control for the OE scope. Prepares/coordinates notifications, manages changes/claims and pricing assumptions in line with the RFP, aligns with schedule and payment certifications, and supports negotiations with EPC and Grid Operator under Company validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate contractual notifications/letters to EPC, DSO/TSO; maintain registers ensuring time-bar compliance.
• Lead variation orders and claims handling (entitlement, quantum, evidence) with inputs from PM and technical leads; consolidate positions for Company approval.
• Support negotiations on scope/schedule/spec changes, connection conditions, and grid‑compliance test agreements.
• Oversee cost monitoring against progress certifications; ensure alignment of certified quantities and milestones with invoices.
• Implement Appendix B pricing logic: fixed‑price elements, monthly rates for site scopes, extensions and day‑rate calculations; maintain commercial assumptions log.
• Coordinate with DMS governance on contractual correspondence, version control, and traceability.
• Provide inputs to weekly and monthly reports on commercial status, open claims, variations, and exposure.

Experience Requirements

• 5–10 years in contract/commercial management on EPC/OE power or grid projects in Europe.
• Hands‑on claims/VO negotiation experience with large EPCs and grid operators; evidence of successful outcomes.
• Working knowledge of German law and standard EPC/OE contracting frameworks; fluency in English and professional German.
• Strong contractual drafting and correspondence skills; rigorous record‑keeping and notice management.
• Cost control literacy (earned value basics, certification workflows) and interface to planning/scheduling.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder influencing across multicultural teams.